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Pumpkins Add Flavor, Decoration to Fall

It wouldn’t feel like fall without the arrival of those plump orange pumpkins growing among rambling vines on farms and in gardens across Alabama.Pumpkins, a type of squash, are in the cucumber/gourd family, according to Dr. Joe Kemble, a horticulturist with the Alabama Cooperative Extension System.

Most pumpkins are native to the United States [...]

A Few New Plants And Vegetables To Try

If you’re tired of the same old plants and vegetables in your garden, here are a few new varieties to try.

Begonia Eureka–This plant is designed for superior garden performance and is available in several colors ranging from green to bronze. These grow especially well in heat and humidity.

Begonia “Super Olympia” Series–The [...]

Vines — Glorious Vines – for the Home Landscape

Mention the word vine in the South and most people think kudzu or honeysuckle.  However, all vines are not wicked like these two.  Vines can provide shade, cover and color in Alabama landscapes.

Vines can be used to enhance landscapes in several ways according to Dr. Dave Williams, a horticulturist with [...]